A Victorian novelty inkstand modelled as an envelope on bun feet, the flap-shaped back plate with inkwell with clear glass liner and pen rest, applied with a further pen rest, a smaller rest holding a seal with uncut matrix, a match holder and a taper holder, engraved: "The Gift of the Queen to William Boyd, Bishop of Ripon, Xmas 1893", also engraved with a patent registration number, Heath & Middleton, Birmingham 1892 - 7½in., 16.75oz. free.